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Originally Posted by Hit Man X
Chain failure itself isn't the issue, it simply stretches over time. This hurts performance as cam timing is off. Not a huge deal, but the guides are the key and the driver side ones are the ones that fail causing the big boom. There are three main ones at the heads on the M116 and one for the tensioner arm (you can replace just the sleeve on the arm to save a few bux), the lower guides really don't have issues. I would change them if you have the front cover off but not until then as it'll disturb the head gaskets.
V8 chain is easy to put in, I have the MB chain guide tool and chain crimper if you need to bum it.
The trans thing just senses ABS pulses to make it start in first gear, I'm not smart enough with electronics yet to give more in-depth information. I'm in process of teaching myself the intermediate stuff... I mean I can rewire, find drains, know the principals of alternators, etc, etc, etc.
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Sweet thanks for the offer! I might have to take you up on that, It would be my luck that I'd get the trade done with and a week down the road the chain goes. I don't know for sure yet if I really want to tackle the chain or leave it to a dealer.. At the same time I've seen some real dumba$$es working at dealerships. I'll sleep on it.
Electronics is nothing to be proud of knowing
I've been in votech schools for electronics for 3 years now (finally graduated this year). I mean if you're learning for automotive stuff it's great stuff to know, just don't take it up as a career choice
. It makes me want to be an Amish
